Swindon local election
Parks ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for unitary councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms. Most wards elect more than one councillor, which is why you may have more than one vote.
Unitary councils are responsible for many different services, including:
- Child and adult social care
- Schools and education
- Rubbish collection and recycling
- Housing and planning
- Libraries and museums
- Roads and pavements
- Sports facilities and public parks
Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.
8 candidates stood in the Parks ward.
| Electorate | 6,867 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 2,262 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 30 |
| Turnout | 32% |
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Stephen Frank Halden
Reform UK
659 votes
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Jamal Miah
Labour and Co-operative Party
640 votes
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Gyan Prasad Gurung
Conservative and Unionist Party
394 votes
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Charli Nettle
Green Party
322 votes
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Dev Patel
Conservative and Unionist Party
273 votes
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Maggie Hathaway-Mills
Liberal Democrats
166 votes
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